Underestimation of His Emotional Ability

Our helper Gina left. The new helper Melba came.

It was not difficult for BJ. Not at all.

Though he asked for aunty Gin, he is aware that she has left our family to work elsewhere.

We have underestimated BJ's ability to handle such difficulties and loss.

He has grown.... He is no longer the two year old who knocked his head against the floor when Yolanda was gone.

It's been a long way, Baby James!!! I feel like celebrating now!!!

Explaining what "Death" Is

How do I communicate "death" to kids? Esp to BJ?

When we explained that Daddy has to fly off to Sarawak because aunty passed away, we did not know how to tell him. Chilli Padi commented that BJ does not understand what death is. We simply told him that "Aunty died. Daddy will not see aunty again. No more aunty. Daddy sad sad."

Ren commented that he kinda knew it, because he got moody, and sad as well.

The only experience he could associate this death with, is kakak leaving.

There's difference between death and leaving. But, in some instances, they may look the same.

BJ at Dorcas Retreat

BJ enjoyed the retreat, esp the children's programme.

He is such a lovable boy who enjoys the company of "older" kids playing with him. He even sat on Aunty Joyce's laps and sang with her.

He and Lauren are singing "Jesus You are My Superhero"..... Haha....

Yes, he was so thrilled with line dance..... He is going to perform "Beautiful Sunday" at his childcare's christmas party.... Yeah, I will be there.

BJ's 5 today!!

BJ's five today!!!

Had a good time at his school (pm) when we celebrated his birthday. He was sooooo shy when classmates sang the birthday song to him.

His birthday is a reflection for me. It's about God's grace that He has seen the family through day after day, moment after moment. It is an enlightening moment to think about what God has done in BJ's life, and how that impacts our lives.

Definitely, BJ enjoyed his birthday. He didn't go to school this morning. We decided to keep him at home.....hey, since today is his birthday, why go school?!